Lamp fixture



Nov. 1, 1927. 1,647,741 A. G. MYERS LAMP FIXTURE Filed May 16. 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 vwewtoz a saw/fl Nov. 1, 1927.

Filed May 16, 1925 A. G. MYERS LAMP FIXTURE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Nov. 1, 1927.

UNITED STATES AUGUST Gr. MYERS, OF CLEVELAND, 01110.,

LAMP FIXTURE.

Application filed May 16, 1925. Seria1 No. 30,657.

This invention relates to lamp fixtures, particularly those which are suitable for use in factories for bench or machine work where the lamp is required to be moved from time to time to bring the light adjacent the work.

One of the objects of the present invention is the provision of a lamp fixture which may be attached to a wall or machine and which may be readily moved with reference to the support and may be maintained in adjusted position when so moved. In addition my invention contemplates a fixture wherein a plurality of outlets may lead from a common inlet so as to permit the use of electrical appliances in addition to the lamp.

A further object of my invention is the employment of an extension which may be swung upon a horizontal pivot with reference to a supporting bracket, yet which may be securely held in adjusted position. My invention is also directed towards the provision of a carriage which is movable along the extension together with such relationship between the bracket and extension that the extension may be removed from the bracket and the carriage may be positioned on the bracket. This permits the use of the bracket and lamp in locations where space does not permit the use of the extension.

The preferred form of my invention is illustrated in the drawings wherein Fig. 1 is a plan view of a bracket and fixture embodying my invention; Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the fixture; Fig. 3 is a plan view showing part of thebracket and support and indicating the bracket as being turned on the support; Fig. 4 is a side elevation of the carriage mounted on the support independently of the bracket; Fig. 5 is a section taken on a plane indicated by the line 5-5 in Fig. 1; and Fig. 6 is a-section taken on a plane indicated by the line 6-6 in Fig. 2.

I have shown my invention as embodying a. bracket 10 which is attached to a wall or other supporting surface, together with an extension 11 which is pivotally mounted at 12 on the bracket. A carriage indicated in general at 13 is movably mounted upon the extension, and carries a flexible lamp support 14.

, To provide a connection between the bracket and extension for enabling the extension to be swung in a horizontal plane with reference to the bracket, I have shown the bracket as having an overhanging lip 15 which provides a recess 16 into which the end 18 of the extension may project. This supports the inner end of the extension even though the extension is swung as far as it maybe turned in either direction with reference to the support about the pivot 12. The width of the bracket is substantially the same as the width of the extension as shown in Fig. 1. This enables the extension to be removed from the bracket and the carriage to be fastened to the bracket independently of the extension.

The extension which I employ in carrying out my invention provides a guide for the carriage and preferably embodies a onepiece member. The carriage as shown has overhanging lips 21 and 22, which engage the sides and bottom respectively of the extension. A set screw 23 functions to maintain the carriage in adjusted position on the extension. If desired the extension may be removed from the bracket and the carriage may be positioned on the bracket as shown in Fig. 4.

The carriage embodies a multiple socket fixture having an electrical inlet 25. One electrical outlet as at 26, may be electrically connected through the flexible cable 14 to the inlet. Another electrical outlet 27 also connected to the inlet may also be positioned on the carriage to permit attachment for example of an electric heating appliance. In Fig. 2 the carriage is shown in different positions as at 13 and 13 respectively.

An important advantage of an electric fixture made in accordance with my invention is the fact that the bracket may be attached either to the wall or to a machine and that the carriage may be adjustably positioned either upon the bracket or upon the extension. The use of an extension together with a flexible lamp support leading from the carriage provides a large range over which the lamp may be used when the 'fixture is employed for bench work. VVhenever required the lamp may be quickly shifted to a new position for other use, or it may be moved against the wall so as to leave an uninterrupted space for working purposes.

Having thus described my invention, I claim:

1. In combination, a bracket adapted to be attached to a vertical support, said bracket having an overhanging lip, an extension pivoted intermediately on the bracket and having one end thereof extending beneath having one arm adapted to be attached to a vertical support, and having another arm extending laterally from the support, an extension pivotally and removably mounted on the last mentioned arm so as to swing in a horizontal plane With reference to the bracket, the Width of the extension being substantially equal to that of the second named arm, and a carriage movable on said extension and adapted to engage the second named arm on the bracket and to be positioned thereon when the extension is removed from the bracket.

In testimony whereof, I hereunto aflix my signature.

AUGUST G. MYERS. 

